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Decades of History on Display at Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion

Families say the event is a good way to teach kids about work ethic and life before modern technology

August 31, 2019

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ROLLAG, Minn. — Steam threshers are showing off decades of history at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion. The Risbrudt family is showing off a 1917 Case steam engine. It’s been in the family for three generations. “It’s great heritage and fun to keep it going,” Tim Risbrudt said. His father got it three decades ago. “We played with steam…

Taylor Swift Calls West Fargo Boy Battling Rare Disease

This comes after Landon and his friends made a video that got 16,000 views and retweets

August 31, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A special boy fighting a rare disease in West Fargo gets a “swift” response from his favorite singer. Landon Solberg and his friends made a Youtube video in hopes of getting Taylor Swift’s attention. And it worked! She called Landon this week as he was surrounded by friends. They say she was “genuine, authentic and caring.”…

Two Teens Injured In Rollover Crash Near Valley City

It happened Thursday night

August 31, 2019

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BARNES COUNTY N.D. –Two teenagers were injured in a rollover crash near Valley City on Thursday night. Barnes County Sheriff Deputies and the Highway Patrol were called to 119th Avenue Southeast and 33rd Street Southeast. Officers say the 16–year–old driver of a 2007 Dodge Caliber was transported to a Fargo hospital and treated for her injuries. The 14–year–old passenger was…

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Holds Fundraiser for Out of the Darkness Walk

The walk will be on September 15 at Scheels Arena

August 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — People get tasty brats and hot dogs outside Cash Wise while supporting a good cause. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held a fundraiser to raise money for the Out of the Darkness community walk. It will take place on September 15 at Scheels Arena. The organization also uses money for mental health research, prevention education, and…

The Votes are In: Fargo’s Deer Creek Elementary Unveils New Mascot

Students got to vote for the Ducks, Comets, or Cardinals

August 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A fun thing for students going to a brand new school is getting to pick their mascot. Deer Creek Elementary unveiled just that. Kids got to vote for the Ducks, Comets or Cardinals. They all have their reasons for picking what they did. “Cardinals have like a football team,” 5th grader Wyatt said. Principal Chad Clark unveiled the…

Fargo Man Arrested After Running From Troopers Near Jamestown

The pursuit traveled northwest of Jamestown covering about 30 miles on county roads, Highway 281 and back onto I-94.

August 30, 2019

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SANBORN, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fargo man was arrested near Sanborn, North Dakota after running from Troopers in Jamestown. Troopers attempted to stop 59-year-old Jeffrey Boese west of Jamestown after he failed to move over for another trooper on I-94. The pursuit traveled northwest of Jamestown covering about 30 miles on county roads, Highway 281 and back onto I-94. The…

Federal Grant to Help Replace 18 Aging Rural Bridges

The grant comes from the federal transportation department's Bridge Rural Repair Program.

August 30, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D.–A new federal grant of $6.5 million will help replace 18 aging rural bridges in North Dakota. The grant comes from the federal transportation department’s Bridge Rural Repair Program. North Dakota transportation spokeswoman Jamie Olson tells the Bismarck Tribune it’s the first time this grant has been offered. Most of the bridges that will be replaced are in western…

Essentia Health Debuts Mamava Suites for Breastfeeding Moms

The suites are for patients, families, and staff members

August 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health debuts its new Mamava suites, and it’s the first healthcare system in North Dakota to have it. For breastfeeding moms, it can be stressful figuring out the next place to pump or nurse. “Moms go everywhere, they don’t just stay home because they’ve had kids,” Danielle Ritter, Director of National Accounts at Mamava, said. Oftentimes…

Human Remains Found Riverside Belong to Brenda Kartes

Fargo Police is ruling her death as suspicious but cause is still unknown

August 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — 31–year–old Brenda Kartes went missing more than a year ago. “We were optimistic that we’d find her alive, but again, we also knew that that was a very distinct possibility that she was dead,” said Fargo Police Dep. Chief Joe Anderson. Her skeletal remains were found last Thursday alongside the river at Riverside Cemetery by employees conducting…

NDSU Communications Department Unveils New Media Center

The facility houses their TV station, newspaper and radio station in one place

August 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The communications department at NDSU just got a major upgrade. The university’s new media center houses their TV station, Bison Information Network, KNDS Radio and the Spectrum student newspaper all in one place. The idea of a convergent media experience for the university’s journalism students came about nearly a year ago. The center was built within just…